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Astrud Gilberto (Portuguese: [asˈtɾud ʒiwˈbɛʁtu]; born Astrud Evangelina Weinert; March 29, 1940 – June 5, 2023) was a Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer and songwriter. She gained international attention in the mid-1960s following her recording of the song " The Girl from Ipanema ".
'The Girl From Ipanema' made Astrud Gilberto the worldwide voice of bossa nova. The Brazilian singer and songwriter died Monday at 83.
The Latin music community is mourning the loss of a legend. Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto, known for her hit song, "The Girl From Ipanema," has died. She was 83. The news was confirmed on ...
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose off-hand, English-language cameo on “The Girl from Ipanema” made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova, has died at age 83.
João's wife, Astrud Gilberto, was the only one of the Brazilians who could speak English well, and was chosen to sing. Her voice, without any of the mannerisms of trained singers, proved a perfect fit for the song. [12] However, she was never credited or received any royalties, and received only $120 for her part. [13]
Astrud Gilberto Brazilian vocalist; sang "The Girl from Ipanema" 83: June 5, 2023: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Undisclosed [141] Tony McPhee The Groundhogs: 79: June 6, 2023: Complications from fall and stroke [142] Peter Belli Danish singer: 79: June 8, 2023: Undisclosed [143] Jack Earls Rockabilly singer and guitarist: 90: June 12, 2023 ...
That Girl from Ipanema is the eleventh studio album by Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto, released in 1977 by Image Records. The album features a large number of songs written by Gilberto herself. The influence of disco music is also noticeable on the record. Subsequently, the album was reissued many times with different covers and a mixed track ...
Brazilian musician’s debut recording happened by complete chance, after she volunteered to sing on the English version of the 1962 track